Chateau Lafite Rothschild grew from a 180 acre winery to a massive company spanning multiple countries and producing 35,000 cases of wine annually. When Baron James de Rothschild purchased Chateau Lafite on August 8th, 1868, he was purchasing land that was already full of history. According to the 1855 classification, Chateau Lafite was ranked among the first among the First Growths, meaning that it made the best, most expensive wine at the time. Though James de Rothschild didn’t live long enough to see his winery prosper, since he died just three months after founding the chateau, his offspring have preserved the chateau’s high standing for generations.

The winery’s first major purchase took place in 1962, when they bought the dying Chateau Duhart-Milton. By that time, the once-thriving vineyard had only 42 acres to its name, but Chateau Lafite Rothschild breathed new life into the property, upgrading the equipment and replanting much of the vines. 1984 marked the start Read more »

Chateau Lafite Rothschild grew from a 180 acre winery to a massive company spanning multiple countries and producing 35,000 cases of wine annually. When Baron James de Rothschild purchased Chateau Lafite on August 8th, 1868, he was purchasing land that was already full of history. According to the 1855 classification, Chateau Lafite was ranked among the first among the First Growths, meaning that it made the best, most expensive wine at the time. Though James de Rothschild didn’t live long enough to see his winery prosper, since he died just three months after founding the chateau, his offspring have preserved the chateau’s high standing for generations.

The winery’s first major purchase took place in 1962, when they bought the dying Chateau Duhart-Milton. By that time, the once-thriving vineyard had only 42 acres to its name, but Chateau Lafite Rothschild breathed new life into the property, upgrading the equipment and replanting much of the vines. 1984 marked the start of a long chain of purchases, with Chateau Rieussec in 1984, Vina Los Vascos, in Chile, in 1988, and Chateau l’Evangile in 1990. By 1999, they began restoring the Aussieres Estate, a massive 1,500 acre plot, and in 2008 they announced plans to create a winery in Penglai, China. After all this, Baron Eric de Rothschild, the current owner of the estate, continues to look forward toward the future, with new markets, like China, just over the horizon.

Gorgeous, refined wine. This is my first taste of the Carruades, and certainly don't want it to be my last! I was surprised it drank so well in 2009, but two hours or so in the decanter did wonders. We did a classic pairing of this wine with steak b...

Thanks to Mike S. for sharing about 3 and a half oz of this vintage with me. Well decanted bottle that continued to evolve over the hours. Classic bordeaux. Nose of dark fruit, earth or compost, leather, mineral. Fruit was dry, ripe, chewy, and de...

Decanted 4 hours and still needed to breathe more. Beautiful garnet color and great balance. nose of graphite, forest funk and tobacco. suble toasted oak on the palette with concentrated cherry and notes of baking spices. very powerful, long-lastin...

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Carménère is an old grape variety from the Gironde. DNA ... ... ... of the Lafite tradition. Chateau Lafite Rothschild is synonymous with fine French wine and their efforts are global. Metaphorically speaking, this bottle brings Carménère back to France to share everything it has learned in Chile. Tasting note: Herbal notes of eucalyptus and g...
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I would like to say I have read a lot of posts and find more of these ... like ... like some advise on.A 2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. I have done some research and wow. My dilemma is trying to offer this to an aficionado whom would really enjoy adding this to their collection or more so a slow drink with maybe some prestigious friends or so...
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I'm not recommending any of us buy it, RCKR. I think you mention you have '82 L-R for sale, you will "suddenly" sell it. Esp if you look like you might give it up cheap. Is it a long shot that it's still good? "The bottle has been stored in my vacation home in the climate controlled wine cellar (in Arizona)." How he can not know what the cell...
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i've sorta been waiting and watching on this one. DV - Glad you pointed out the "drip" - it's bothered me since I enlarged the photo.That's when he "suddenly" sold it (the "82) and the "02 pic and write up started - bait and switch it seemed to then and the more so now. Not technically spam, shaky at best for me. I wouldn't do just for that re...
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I don't understand how Chrysology's post could be construed as SPAM.He took a good photo and explained himself. Obviously he won't be joining the Forum as he isn't a wine drinker. At least he wasn't trying to sell some ridiculous wine gadget or lead us off into the web with ulterior motives.
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I have had a 1959 chateau lafite for 12 years now after receiving it as a gift not knowing its value. Does anyone know of a source for selling this? It has been in a wine cellar with controlled temperature.

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Oct 15, 2010

I have a 1964 Carruades Château Lafite Rothschild bordeaux red wine. About how much can i get for it